Certified Dental Technician - Ceramics Exam Prep
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The CDT-C exam has 90 questions and runs 1 hours 30 minutes.

These 10 free CDT-C questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Dental Technician - Ceramics blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: Perform Preliminary & Diagnostic Work Up (10-12%)

Question 1

A prescription presents a possible contraindication for the planned restoration. The technician should:

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Correct answer: C - Recognize the concern and communicate it

Domain 2: Manufacture Master Cast (Traditional or Digital) (9-11%)

Question 2

Which step directly supports accurate die preparation?

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Correct answer: A - Preparing and evaluating dies from the master cast

Domain 3: Manufacture Substructure for Ceramics (18-20%)

Question 3

Before designing a ceramic substructure, the technician should first evaluate:

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Correct answer: A - Available space and material requirements

Question 4

A digital substructure workflow requires material selection based on:

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Correct answer: A - Compatibility with manufacturing method

Domain 4: Ceramic Application & Contouring (36-38%)

Question 5

A porcelain-fused-to-metal crown shows excessive opacity after opaque application. Which correction is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: B - Adjust ceramic layering and translucency effects

Question 6

A finished ceramic crown has acceptable shade but an improper proximal contact. Which area requires correction?

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Correct answer: A - Proximal contact relationship

Question 7

A ceramic restoration lacks natural depth of appearance. The technician should review:

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Correct answer: A - Layering and translucency effects

Question 8

A posterior ceramic restoration does not harmonize with opposing dentition. Which area must be corrected?

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Correct answer: A - Occlusal relationship

Domain 5: Selection and Application of Materials and Equipment for Ceramics (21-23%)

Question 9

When selecting a ceramic material, the primary consideration is:

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Correct answer: B - Compatibility with the process and restoration requirements

Question 10

A CAD/CAM ceramic workflow requires understanding of:

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Correct answer: A - Scanning, design, and manufacturing processes

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